CARTER, Carl David

Published
4:00 am PDT, Sunday, September 21, 2003

CARTER, Carl David - Passed away September 12, 2003 after a long illness at his home in Garberville, CA with his wife C.J. at his side. He was born in Arkansas on November 5, 1942. He spent his early childhood in the Bakersfield area and Orange, CA. He made Sacramento his home for several years while working for MCM. He had been a resident of Humboldt County the last 23 years. He worked as a superintendent for Brutoco Construction, later for PKS then joined MCM Construction founded by his brother Jim with Richard Myers. Carl traveled to Humboldt Co. in 1978 to build the Benbow Bridge near Garberville. He decided then to make Garberville his home. Carl worked for over 25 years with MCM and more than 40 in his construction career. Carl was involved in drag racing for many years with this friend Jack Holsey in Sacramento. He was an avid outdoors man who loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends. He enjoyed planning trips with his brother Jim, friends Richard and Pete, nephews Jeff and Joe. He purchased the Branding Iron Saloon in Garberville in 1989 where he loved to sit with 'the boys', play pool and share stories. Carl was an excellent pool player and golfer. He was a football and boxing fan. During an extended vacation he traveled the Caribbean with his brother Jim and wife on their boat. It was one of his fondest memories. Carl is survived by his wife Cathy Jean (C.J.) Carter of Garberville, CA, his parents Sybil and Ree Neal of Elk Grove, his brother Jim Carter & wife Judith of Sacramento. His children, son David Carter of Sacramento, daughter, Debra Ramirez and husband Dave of Sacramento, father-in-law Gene Vaulkner of Michigan, mother-in-law Kay Vaulkner of Illinois, stepson Dan Wight & wife Skye, grandchildren Michael Carter of Huntington Beach, Chris Pena, Stefanie & husband Mike Duarte, Nick Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez, great granddaughter Marlena Pena, all of the Sacramento area. Nephews, Jeff Carter & family of Auburn, Joe Carter & family of West Sacramento. A special thanks to Hospice Heart of the Redwoods. With their help he was able to spend his final days in the home he built and loved. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Carl's name to Hospice Heart of the Redwoods, 464 Maple Lane, Garberville, CA 95542. We invite friends and family to join us in a Celebration of his life on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003. Please call MCM at 916-334-1221 for more information.